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Aalto University to resign from flexible study right (JOO) agreement as of 1 January 2026
No new approvals or recommendations for JOO studies will be given after 31 July 2025.
Up to 80% of work on construction sites is inefficient, and also safety is affected by constant interruptions
Most of the work carried out on construction sites does not directly affect the actual progress of the work. However, a recent doctoral dissertation found an easy way to improve construction productivity and, at the same time, well-being: monitoring employees' activities.
Aalto University endowment returned 7.9% during first half of 2024
Endowment provides EUR 41 million to fund research and education this year
Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled
The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
Compassion mentoring for doctoral students - Sign up for this autumn's groups!
Sign up for this autumn's compassion-themed mentoring peer groups for doctoral students!
Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen: “Only through collaboration can we achieve greater impact”
Tapani Vuorinen, professor of forest products chemistry at the School of Chemical Engineering, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on 3 September.
‘Developing tools and techniques for incorporating and studying information processing biases into economic models is what I work on’
Assistant Professor Daniel Hauser receives a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant
1.5-million-euro ERC grant for creating physical feedback loops in life-inspired materials awarded to Hang Zhang
Dr. Hang Zhang was granted 1.5 million euros on Thursday by the ERC to create coupled physical feedback loops in hydrogels with varying dimensions.
Dean rewards School of Business students for outstanding sustainability projects
The Dean's Impact Award is intended to show appreciation for contributions to sustainability or activities that reflect Aalto's values
Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsdóttir, what does an architect do in a war zone?
This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter – amid the most complex humanitarian crises.
Training in open research, including AI, ethics, data visualisation, and more – register now
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2024 are open.
From Chicago to Finland: Exploring Global Business Innovation at Aalto University
Students from Loyola University Chicago visited Aalto University in Finland for the fifth time as part of the "Global Perspectives on Business" programme, offered by Aalto University Summer School.
Broaden your perspective with the latest research at the Marsio exhibitions
The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of Aalto University's research and innovation.
‘Running a business isn’t so bad after all’
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen founded NPHarvest Oy based on his doctoral thesis with the aim of improving the nutrient cycle by recovering minerals from wastewater. The company’s first round of funding was a success.
Kristiina "Kiikki" Huotari: I want to be growing goodness
'If you look at things from the perspective of love, you are always looking from the right perspective. Then there is room for everyone.'
Aalto University's celebrates the start of 15th academic year
The new academic year at Aalto University began on September 3rd. The opening speeches emphasized connections to Finnish working life and a sense of community.
“Enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace” - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).
Campaign launched to connect every Aalto student to Finnish working life – check out the opportunities for students
The campaign invites employers via social media to build a more international Finland
President Ilkka Niemelä to employers: ’Let’s connect each student with Finnish working life’
Aalto University wants to work with employers to integrate the international talent that Finland clearly needs.
It's time to nominate a candidate for Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award by end of September
The award is granted yearly to teams addressing unique challenges and striving for sustainable value creation and superior performance. Get nominating an award recipient by end of September!
